Favorite Crab Poppers Recipe
Description: These crab poppers are a delightful treat, perfect for any occasion. They pair wonderfully with guacamole, sour cream, jalapeno jelly, and salsa for an explosion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.
- Cook Time: 2 hours and 10 minutes
- Prep Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours
- Servings: 6
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 10 | White crab meat |
| 1 | Cream cheese |
| 1 | Cheddar cheese |
| 1/2 | Salsa |
| 2 | Self-rising flour |
| 2/3 | Eggs |
Instructions:
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Boil Jalapenos:
- Boil jalapenos in water for 10-15 minutes until tender.
- Drain and cool.
- Dry with a paper towel.
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Prepare Cheese Mixture:
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, crab meat, and salsa.
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Fill Pepper Halves:
- Fill each jalapeno half with enough of the cheese mixture to reach the top.
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Coat Peppers:
- Dredge the stuffed peppers in the following order: egg, seasoned flour (with added paprika and salt to taste), egg again, and finally in crushed corn flakes.
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Refrigerate:
- Repeat the coating process for all peppers, then refrigerate for 2 hours to set.
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Fry Peppers:
- In a heavy skillet, heat enough oil to cover the peppers over high heat (but not smoking).
- Fry the coated peppers until golden brown on each side.
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Serve:
- Drain the fried peppers on paper towels.
- Serve hot with sour cream, jalapeno jelly, salsa, and guacamole.
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 347.5
- Fat: 20.1g
- Saturated Fat: 11.2g
- Cholesterol: 192.6mg
- Sodium: 1197.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 17.8g
- Fiber: 1.3g
- Sugar: 2g
- Protein: 23.4g
Keywords:
Mexican, Weeknight, Stove Top, < 4 Hours
Recipe Notes:
- Feel free to adjust the seasoning in the flour mixture to suit your taste preferences.
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to achieve a crispy exterior on the poppers.
- Serve these crab poppers as appetizers or as a delicious snack for your next gathering.
